Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Experienced compliance and governance leader with a track record across pharma, advisory and automotive, with a focus on investigations, SpeakUp governance and ethical decision‑making in complex environments. I work to build organizations where accountability, psychological safety and ethical leadership are part of everyday decision‑making. At Sandoz, I lead the global SpeakUp Office and am accountable for misconduct reporting, investigations and the underlying governance framework, with a strong emphasis on fairness, transparency and sound outcomes. Previously, I led compliance across Central Europe at UCB and served as Local Data Protection Officer. I began my career at KPMG, advising clients on DOJ Monitorships, internal audits and forensic investigations. I’m always interested in connecting with peers who view ethical leadership as a source of long‑term organizational strength. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this page are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer, Sandoz.
I lead the global SpeakUp Office at Sandoz, with accountability for misconduct reporting, investigations, and the associated governance framework. The role includes leadership of a senior team and oversight of complex, high‑risk cases across the organization, requiring close interaction with executive management and audit committee leadership. The function operates with a strong emphasis on independence, procedural integrity, and sound outcomes.
As the Ethics & Compliance Partner for Central Europe, I am responsible for ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements, including industry codices such as FSA, Pharmig, and Scienceindustries. With a specific focus on the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets, I develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program, oversee training initiatives, and conduct appropriate monitoring activities. By fostering a culture of compliance, I contribute to upholding integrity and ethical practices within the organization. Additionally, in my role as the local Data Protection Officer, I manage ongoing data protection requirements and provide guidance on data privacy topics to the organization.
As a Manager at KPMG, I specialized in compliance projects where I provided expert advice and guidance on implementing effective compliance management systems. I also provided consulting services to companies involved in DOJ Monitorships, while also conducting projects related to Internal Audit, Risk Management, Whistleblowing, and Forensic Investigations.
Chair of Strategic and International Management, category "Top for Corporate Strategy" ranked #1 worldwide by the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2014 - Support in the implementation and preparation of studies of the chair.